ProFootballTalk.com first reported Bradshaw's departure. He was due to make $3.75 million next season, and with the emergence of rookie running back David Wilson late in the season, the Giants decided Bradshaw was expendable. The Giants are expected to bring back restricted free agent running back Andre Brown to team with Wilson in the backfield.

Bradshaw had a productive six-year career for the Giants, helping them win two Super Bowls and rushing for 4,232 yards with two 1,000-yard seasons. His best year came in 2010, when he rushed for 1,235 yards. Last season, Bradshaw rushed for 1,015 yards despite being bothered by foot problems. Bradshaw had foot surgery last month but is expected to be ready for offseason workouts.